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A close-up of golden-brown turkey meatballs seasoned with herbs, arranged in a white bowl.

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with an Orange Glaze

Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/3 small White Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/3 cup Orange Juice not from concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice approximately the juice of 1 medium lime
  • 1 1/2 tsp Pure Honey
  • 1/16 oz Avocado Oil Spray equal to a one-second spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (205ºC).
  • Combine the ground turkey, cilantro, white onion, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the air fryer in a single layer. Work in batches if needed. Spray with oil and bake for eight to ten minutes, shaking halfway through, until cooked.
  • Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, lime juice, and honey. Add the mixture to a skillet and simmer for five to six minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Top meatballs with glaze and cilantro, divide evenly between plates, and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers
 Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size
 One serving is equal to approximately four meatballs.
Avocado Oil Spray
 One gram (or 1/16 oz) of avocado oil spray is equal to a one-second spray.
More Flavor
 Add tarragon or mint to the meatballs.
Additional Toppings
 Green onion or chopped cashews.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 337mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword AIP diet-friendly, autoimmune protocol diet-friendly, beef-free, chicken-free, corn-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, kosher, legume-free, nightshade-free, nut-free, Paleo, pork-free, seafood-free, soy-free, unprocessed